We have a fresh collection of tools to share with you this fall, and we’re starting off with my personal favorite: row counter rings! For those of us who are constantly misplacing row counters and other tools not attached to the body, this ring is ideal. With two spring-loaded, rotating outer rings, progress is marked… Read More »
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Project of the Week: Cleridae
We have all been captivated by the beautiful designs in Michele Wang’s Capsule collection with Brooklyn Tweed that came out a few weeks ago. With the entire collection currently in space and Michele’s visit next Saturday, we thought it was appropriate to whip up something from the collection to celebrate! While most of us can’t… Read More »
Handmade Holiday Gifting with Neighborhood Fiber Co. (Part 2)
Sometimes when we’re contemplating a gift, we jump to the conclusion that a quick knit can only be achieved with worsted weight or above. However, this week we’re featuring a lovely cowl in lace weight yarn that proves this stereotype wrong. Knit on US 7s, often with two strands held together, the Iodine Cowl is… Read More »
Handmade Holiday Gifting with Freia Super Bulky
While there’s still plenty of time to get your holiday crafting done, sometimes you just need a quick project to provide enough satisfaction to keep your motivation up. Enter Freia Super Bulky. We’ve just received a new shipment of this beautiful gradient yarn that works up in practically no time! It’s most definitely a staff… Read More »
Pom Pom Quarterly, Issue 18: Autumn 2016
Issue 18: Autumn 2016 of Pom Pom Quarterly has landed and is just making us yearn for the cooler temps of fall (even more than we already have been!). This edition is filled with garments and accessories that utilize subtle details to make a big statement. While it’s fun to use bold stitch patterns and… Read More »
Just Landed! – Hazel Knits Lively DK
Hazel Knits Lively DK is so fun, full of life and perfect for just about any project you can dream up. With the same tight twist and fiber content of the popular and wonderful Artisan Sock base, Lively DK has wonderful stitch definition and wears excellently. The dyer behind Hazel Knits, Wendee, is one of… Read More »
Just Landed! – Crave Thoreau
Thoreau from Crave Yarns summed up in one word? Luxury. It’s a heavenly blend of yak and mulberry silk that combine to produce an extraordinarily soft and shiny skein of yarn. Due to the fiber content, the colors are a bit more muted than other bases from Crave giving an overall appearance of being enveloped… Read More »
Holiday Gifting with Studio Worsted
It’s that time of year again! November is here (how on earth did that happen?) and the holidays are rapidly approaching. But many of us haven’t started, let alone even thought about, our gift knitting and crocheting. In the coming weeks we’ll be posting a variety of pattern ideas perfect for last-minute gift giving. Nothing… Read More »